The Digital Edition of the Heinrich Simon Papers : Letter from Herrmann Simon to his brother Heinrich Simon the Elder

Letter from Herrmann Simon to his brother Heinrich Simon the Elder (HS/C/30)

War preparations are continuing, with Otto exercising with the Cosacks. Hardenberg is raising large funds via “Anleihen”, demanding a contribution of 1000 P. from Herrmann. Senior figures are gathering in Breslau, the [Russian] emperor is in Kalisch.

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Physical Location: Cadbury Research Library
Collection: The Simon Papers
Classmark: HS/C/30
Title: Letter from Herrmann Simon to his brother Heinrich Simon the Elder
Language(s): German
Subject(s): Prussia (Germany)--History; Poland--History--19th century; Germany--History; Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815; War and society; Correspondence; Letters; Letter writing, German; Family relationships; Health; Finance; Fund raising
Author(s): Simon, Friedrich Herrmann (Heymann), 1781-1851
Origin Place: Poland, Breslau (Wrocław)
Date of Creation: 27 February 1813
Recipient(s): Simon, August Heinrich, the Elder, 1780-1857
Destination: Germany, Berlin
Material(s): Paper with remnants of red wax seal.
Extent: 1 sheet
Medium: Ink; Wax
Technique(s): Handwriting; Sealing (process)
Script:
Written in Kurrent (Kurrentschrift) in the hand of Herrmann Simon.
Data Source(s):
This item forms part of HS/C: Correspondence (1807-1848)

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Information about this document

Physical Location: Cadbury Research Library
Collection: The Simon Papers
Classmark: HS/C/30
Title: Letter from Herrmann Simon to his brother Heinrich Simon the Elder
Language(s): German
Subject(s): Prussia (Germany)--History; Poland--History--19th century; Germany--History; Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815; War and society; Correspondence; Letters; Letter writing, German; Family relationships; Health; Finance; Fund raising
Author(s): Simon, Friedrich Herrmann (Heymann), 1781-1851
Origin Place: Poland, Breslau (Wrocław)
Date of Creation: 27 February 1813
Recipient(s): Simon, August Heinrich, the Elder, 1780-1857
Destination: Germany, Berlin
Material(s): Paper with remnants of red wax seal.
Extent: 1 sheet
Medium: Ink; Wax
Technique(s): Handwriting; Sealing (process)
Script:
Written in Kurrent (Kurrentschrift) in the hand of Herrmann Simon.
Data Source(s):
This item forms part of HS/C: Correspondence (1807-1848)